Minnesota § 31.601 - PROTECTION OF MEAT
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 31.601 — PROTECTION OF MEAT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.601. PROTECTION OF MEAT
Every dealer in meats, fish, fowl, or game for human food, at the place of offering or exposing for sale, and in the transportation of such food from place to place to customers, shall protect the same from dust, flies, and other vermin or substance which may injuriously affect it, by securely covering it while being so offered or exposed for sale or transported. Every violation of the foregoing provision shall be a misdemeanor.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 31.601
What does Minnesota Statutes § 31.601 cover?
Section 31.601 ("PROTECTION OF MEAT") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 31.601?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 31.601" (Minnesota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 31.601 apply to my situation?
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